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Structural Engineering Applications for Fixed Equipment Analysis

Typically, maintenance teams are focused on a facility’s pressure vessels, piping, and tanks, which leaves structural infrastructure to be overlooked. In this article, Derek shares several case studies that highlight how combining structural and mechanical engineering approaches can solve several unique fixed equipment challenges.

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Nozzle Design – By Rule or By Analysis

Are you struggling with time-consuming finite element analysis (FEA) for nozzle connections? The Nozzle FEA tool will cut FEA analysis time from weeks to minutes while ensuring full ASME VIII-2 compliance. In this article, the authors compare nozzle design by rule to design by analysis and highlight how this webtool consistently outperforms the competition.

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Practical Electrical Considerations in Process Plants

Electrical systems are often overlooked in process plants—that is, until something goes wrong. This article shares practical best practices to improve power reliability, reduce downtime, and strengthen the safety and resilience of your facility’s electrical infrastructure.

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Practical Guidance for Plant Turnarounds

Typically, turnarounds pack months of work into a very short time period—what you do before, during, and after can make or break long-term reliability. In this article, Kraig and Neal provide practical guidance to help you better plan, execute, and close out TARs turnarounds with confidence.

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Equity Engineering Practices: Q&A with Joel Andreani

In an era of rapid digital transformation, it is often easy to overlook the foundational role that best practices play in safe and consistent decision-making. In this exclusive Q&A interview with Joel Andreani, Senior Vice President of Knowledge Management, you will learn more about the Equity Engineering Practices (EEPs), the value these documents bring to operating facilities, and how our team keeps this library of technical guidance current and relevant to industry needs.

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Reimagining Level 3 FFS: How Cloud Computing and Automation Are Transforming Asset Management

Cloud computing and automation are reshaping what’s possible in asset evaluation and management. In this article, the author provides a look inside the architecture of the new FEA Suite, shares real-world case studies, and explains how distributed computing helps overcome common barriers to Level 3 assessments. Get a glimpse into the future of faster, more reliable analysis.

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The Expert’s Guide to Process Simulation

Discover the essential principles of process simulation for chemical engineering. In this article, Victor provides a detailed discussion into how to design, troubleshoot, and optimize processes efficiently using modern simulation software. You will learn how to select thermodynamic models, set up accurate simulations, and implement optimization techniques for maximum performance.

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Embracing the AI Revolution: Unveiling Q – The Future of the EEPs

When implemented thoughtfully and carefully, artificial intelligence (AI) has the power to vastly revolutionize your proprietary corporate standards. In this article, you will learn about Q, new AI capabilities, purpose-built for Equity Engineering Practices (EEPs) subscribers. Using a closed-source AI engine, Q can enhance the full potential of your intellectual assets, paving the way for increased productivity and improved knowledge transfer.

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